New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)

N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1196: Alcohol and drug rehabilitation program

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Establishes an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program within the motor vehicles department. The program provides at least 15 hours of instruction and is available to persons convicted of alcohol or drug-related traffic offenses who choose to participate.

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